Why Did Hitler Hate the Jews? Adolf Hitler’s hatred of the Jewish people led to one of history’s darkest chapters: the Holocaust. The extermination of six million Jewish men, women, and children under Nazi rule was driven by a deeply...
Jewish Life
A lot of the Jewish culture and Jewish traditions are deeply rooted in the Bible. FIRM writers explore various aspects of the Jewish life that connect to Scripture. As well as how they developed over the years and what they are today.
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Getting to know the Jewish Symbols Many Jewish symbols you probably recognize immediately – like the Star of David. Others may look familiar but you need a little more context to understand them. For example, Hebrew letters used in Synagogues,...
What is a Menorah in the Bible? When you think about Judaism, you might think of the Star of David, the Tree of Life, or an olive branch but the Temple Menorah is one of the most long-standing Jewish symbols. ...
What is Havdalah? The Saturday sun dips below the horizon and the first stars appear in the twilight sky. Jewish families and friends worldwide gather to mark the end of Shabbat. The air fills with the sweet aroma of spices....
Why don’t most Jewish people see Jesus? We often hear the question, Why is it difficult for most Jewish people to recognize Jesus as the Messiah? Have you ever wondered abour that? Many Christians assume Jesus’s identity should be obvious...
What is the meaning of the Hebrew word Kosher? Even if you are not Jewish or Israeli, you are probably familiar with the Hebrew word kosher (כשר). You might even know that this word has something to do with food,...
What is the Torah? Most often, we understand the Torah to be “the law”, especially as referenced in the New Testament. And most Christians tend to react to that law, or the Torah, with reservation, to say the least. So...
Over the past month, the so-called anti-Zionist protests around the world quickly turned antisemitic. That is why we must ask ourselves a very important question: is there a difference between the two terms? And what is anti-Zionism? What is anti-Zionism?...
Sukkot and Israeli Families In today's Israel, Sukkot is about being together. Almost every Biblical holiday is about community, but Sukkot - the Feast of Tabernacles - in particular. God commanded His people to fellowship together and celebrate together as...
Sacrifice in the Bible The Bible speaks of several different sacrifices that God expected of Israel on a regular basis. You are probably familiar with the sin offering, because even Jesus spoke about it. But have you heard of the...
Who is a Jew? Who is a Jew? - the question sounds simple, but the answer is a bit complicated. We could start with the basic etymological route and say, a Jew is a descendant of the tribe of Judah....
As we enter a season of holidays, we want to invite you to join us in Hebrew Worship from Jerusalem. At Thanksgiving, we give thanks. During Hanukkah, we praise God for His miracles. Then, during Advent, we remember the many...